How do you make this recipe vegan?

To make this recipe totally plant-based, leave out the Parmesan cheese.

How do you store chickpea salad?

Use an airtight container to store the salad. I recommend these meal prep containers. I use them at home and for my personal chef clients. Refrigerate the salad for up to 5 days. Any longer and the tomatoes will start to get mushy.

The Easiest Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Description

A delicious and hearty chickpea salad with a fresh herb vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is a compliment to any meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
dash of hot sauce
4 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs such as parsley, dill, cilantro
1 (15.5 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Make vinaigrette: In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, hot sauce and herbs.
Add ingredients: To the bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat the ingredients with the vinaigrette.
Serve: Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps fresh in refrigerator for 3-5 days.